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- ↑ Hayes, Seamus (31 December 2009). "Quinn back in the Clare hurling fold". Clare Champion. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ↑ Keys, Colm (12 August 2004). "Clare's Quinn to pursue legal action against RTÉ". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 April 2012.